While iOS devices generally see relatively fewer threats because of the platform’s walled garden approach in terms of how apps are installed, it’s not entirely unbreachable. We saw a number of threats that successfully scaled the walls in 2016, from those that abused enterprise certificates to ones that exploited vulnerabilities to curtail Apple’s stringent control over its platforms.

This is further exemplified by iXintpwn/YJSNPI (detected by Trend Micro as TROJ_YJSNPI.A), a malicious profile that can render the iOS device unresponsive. It was part of the remnants of the work of a Japanese script kiddie who was arrested in early June this year.

While iXintpwn/YJSNPI seems currently concentrated in Japan, it won’t surprise anyone if it spreads beyond the country given how it proliferated in social media.

Security Predictions for 2018

Attackers are banking on network vulnerabilities and inherent weaknesses to facilitate massive malware attacks, IoT hacks, and operational disruptions. The ever-shifting threats and increasingly expanding attack surface will challenge users and enterprises to catch up with their security.Read our security predictions for 2018.

Business Process Compromise

Attackers are starting to invest in long-term operations that target specific processes enterprises rely on. They scout for vulnerable practices, susceptible systems and operational loopholes that they can leverage or abuse. To learn more,
read our Security 101: Business Process Compromise.